WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs GN Publisher: Google News Compatible… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
100K+ active installs
Free
GN Publisher: Google News Compatible…
20K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while GN Publisher: Google News Compatible… has 716K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) | GN Publisher: Google News Compatible… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ► | 29 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 20K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.1M+ | ◄ | 716K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ► | 2 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2020 | |
| Age | 17 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.5+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.0.0 | 1.5.27 |
Rating Breakdown
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
GN Publisher: Google News Compatible…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) averaged approximately 324 daily downloads while GN Publisher: Google News Compatible… averaged 511.
Recent Reviews
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) Reviews
Works No Problems
Just learnt more on the benefits of using WebSub a.k.a PubSubHubbub and love that this plugin did the necessary code to the feed instantly. I can see it worked as a newly published blog was discovered
Good Plugin
Good and simple plugin
Indispensable?
Je l’installe systématiquement depuis bien longtemps sur tous mes sites!
GN Publisher: Google News Compatible… Reviews
amazing support!
I had a small question and issue and they were extremely helpful, followed up on things with me and went above and beyond.
Great Work, Very Helpful
I had an issue on my site with the plugin only showing the latest article, and they were quick to help me get the setting right. They also helped me get the feed setup properly in Google News Publishe
just great
grat plugin, does what it needs to do
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Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.